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Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.

Import

Import & Export

Whether you’re looking to import or export goods, Seago Line wants to make it easier for you to do business. Below you will find all the information you need on our import and export procedures, restrictions and new surcharge structure.

Manual Documentation Fee

From November 1st 2016, all shipping instruction submissions for your shipments must be submitted through My.Seagoline.com or any other online platform (EDI, INTTRA etc.).

In case that you still wish to submit the shipping instructions manually, a Manual Documentation Fee (MDF) is applied.

Demurrage / Detention / Free time

Freetime & Demurrage

At Seago Line we want to make it easier for you to work out the financial cost of shipping your cargo. Below is an explanation of the demurrage, detention, freetime and surcharges that might be applied to containers set for both import and export.

Import

DETENTION DRY

DAY

20'

40'

45'

1 TO 10

FREE

FREE

FREE

11 TO18

20EUR

40EUR

40EUR

19-

40EUR

80EUR

80EUR

DETENTION REEFER

DAY

20'

40'

45'

1 TO 5

FREE

FREE

FREE

6 TO 16

60EUR

120EUR

120EUR

17-

80EUR

160EUR

160EUR

Services, surcharges and fees

Local surcharges 2014 - Cyprus

Currency

Amount 2014

Rate basis

Description

Cargo Declaration Amendment Fee

EUR

18

Per Bill of Lading (B/L)

A fee that covers re-submission of necessary information required by Customs due to an amendment request that is made by the customer after the carrier has submitted the documentation to local customs authorities.

Change of Destination

USD

300

Per Container

This is a service provided by carrier upon the customer’s request to amend the destination/delivery after a container is gated in at the port of origin, but prior to the arrival at the port of discharge.

This service will not apply in the following scenarios:

- Return shipment

- Re-export

- Inland change request

- Extending inland haulage (Imports process)

Seago Line may refuse this service if it is not operationally possible, or if any regulatory limitations exist.

Detention in Transit (admin fee - not incl. day rent)

USD

250

Per Container

The carrier has the ability to hold shipments at transshipment ports until further instructions are received from the customer.

This gives the customers the flexibility to delay the cargo arrival, when it assists them in their business.

Note: the carrier is unable to hold containers longer than 14 days unless the customer submits a written letter of indemnity to the carrier which states that the carrier will not be liable for any cargo damage not covered by Insurance during the extra detention period.

The DIT charge is applicable based on the request by the customer and subject to the carrier’s acceptance.

Genset Service

EUR

100

Per Container

Service provided by the carrier to supply a Generator set for reefer containers during inland moves (merchant and carrier haulage).

Inland Haulage Cancellation Fee

1 x Inland Haulage

Per Container

The fee is applicable when a truck haulage is cancelled after the deadline specified in the booking confirmation. A wasted journey charge is invoiced by the carrier’s haulage providers and charged back to the customer.

Inland Haulage Waiting Time Fee

EUR

50

Per Hour

This fee is applied to shipments when trucks have to wait due to customer delays. This is if chassis is used.

Manual Booking Fee

EUR

15

Per Bill of Lading (B/L)

A fee which covers the additional administration required by the carrier to process booking instructions received via non e-channel.

These are known as manual bookings.

Manual bookings are: fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone.

This fee will be applied in addition to the standard ODF/DDF charges when a customer makes a booking via manual booking channels.

Manual Documentation Processing Fee

EUR

12

Per Bill of

Lading (B/L)

This fee covers the additional administration required to process shipping instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual booking channels.

Manual booking channels are: fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone.

The fee is applicable when documentation is received by the carrier via manual booking channels.

This will be in addition to the MBF charge if the shipment is also booked via manual booking channels.

Switch Transport Document

EUR

50

Per Bill of

Lading (B/L)

This service is provided by the carrier to 'switch' transport documents (B/L's) to show new parties by issuing a 2nd set of documents.

A 'switch' is used to prevent the shipper from being visible to the buyer and protects the interests of the cargo intermediary.

The service is applicable upon the customer’s request for this service.

Email your local office

If you want to speak to a sales person about a new shipment or have a question about your existing shipment, you can email us. If you have a more immediate question, you can search for help online or contact us by phone

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